Recent News

Water Being Loaded into Truck
10/09/2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tennessee's community colleges and TCATs have united in a statewide effort to provide essential aid to Northeast Tennessee residents affected by the storm's devastating aftermath. Through a coordinated initiative led by the TBR – The College System of Tennessee, over 14,000 cases of bottled water have been collected and distributed to assist those in need in Northeast Tennessee.

Hollins and Adams
10/07/2024

TBR – The College System of Tennessee is proud to announce that Dr. Tachaka Hollins, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Zachary Adams, assistant vice chancellors for academic affairs and workforce alignment, have been appointed to significant roles within two esteemed educational boards. Their selections highlight the system’s commitment to advancing educational excellence and workforce alignment across the region.

Gov. Winfield Dunn
09/30/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents mourns the passing of Governor Winfield Dunn, Governor of Tennessee from 1971 to 1975, who recommended the creation of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the TBR System in 1972. 

TCAT Jackson Logo with headshot photo of Dr. JacQuene Rainey
09/23/2024

During its quarterly meeting Friday, the Tennessee Board of Regents appointed Dr. JacQuene Rainey as the next president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson, effective Oct.1.

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
09/12/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold its next regular quarterly meeting at Dyersburg State Community College, with committee meetings on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, and the full board meeting on Friday, Sept. 20.

The board governs Tennessee's public community colleges and colleges of applied technology.

Governor's Investment in Vocational Education
08/28/2024

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission today announced that regional partnerships based at 20 community and technical colleges across the state are recipients of the third round of grants awarded through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.

News Title Post date
Construction is underway on TCAT Shelbyville’s $45.4 million Bedford County Higher Education Center 12/18/2023
Grants covering tuition, expenses available for careers as direct support professionals, caregivers & supervisors 12/15/2023
Board of Regents approved new policies, received several informational reports during its quarterly meeting Tuesday 12/12/2023
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson appoints Patrick Davis Sr. as VP of its campus at BlueOval City 12/11/2023
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Dec. 12 at TBR system office in Nashville 12/06/2023
Board of Regents appoints Laura Travis President of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson 11/15/2023
Tennessee’s community and technical colleges honor veterans, including 37 recipients of the Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans for 2023 11/10/2023
Board of Regents to meet Nov. 15 to consider presidential appointment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson 11/10/2023
Tennessee’s community and technical colleges delivered more than 1.6 million hours of direct workforce training in 2022-23 11/09/2023
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet Nov. 8 11/03/2023
NACCE presents its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award to Chancellor Flora Tydings 10/31/2023
Search committee selects Laura Travis as finalist for President of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson. Public forum set for Nov. 3 10/30/2023
Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit underscores sustained investment in career and technical education, economic and workforce development 10/27/2023
Tennessee community and technical colleges leading the charge for seamless transfer in EV programs 10/24/2023
Board of Regents appoints Jimmy L. Wright President of TCAT Shelbyville, approves criteria for next Presidents of Volunteer State Community College & TCAT Harriman 10/20/2023
Cleveland State Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointed, public forum set for Oct. 26 10/20/2023
TBR Partners with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce to Launch Be Pro Be Proud TN, Showcasing Skilled-Profession Careers 10/16/2023
Board of Regents to meet Oct. 20 to consider presidential appointment at TCAT Shelbyville, criteria for next presidents of Volunteer State Community College & TCAT Harriman 10/13/2023
Tennessee’s community colleges offer open enrollment, guaranteed admission, and opportunities for tuition-free college education to all Tennesseans 10/04/2023
TCAT Jackson earns VETS Campus certification, increasing to 18 Tennessee community & TCATs certified as VETS Campuses 10/02/2023

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